Presented by Lovin Kobusingye and Jo Cadilhon at the 2014 International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) Forum, Cape Town, South Africa, 17-19 June 2014.

1. Identifying the talent factor in inclusive African
agrifood systems
Kati Farms (Uganda)’s experience
Lovin Kobusingye, Kati Farms (U) Ltd
Jo Cadilhon, International Livestock Research Institute
IFAMA Forum
Cape Town
17-19 June 2014

2. African talent
feeding Africa with
African products

3. Organize producers and train them to
supply good quality produce
Photos: Kati Farms/Kobusingye

4. Innovative food products appeal to
growing and differentiated markets
Photo: Kati Farms/Kobusingye

5. Kati Farms’ value chain:
More fish by and for the poor*
* Learn about the ‘whole’ value chain approach of the Livestock and Fish CGIAR Research Program
UIRI
Training
Business incubation
Dept Fisheries
Resources
Smartfish
program
Market exposure
Credit
Fish feed
Employment Employment
Sempebwa
Att.
Legal advice
Uganda Women
Entrepreneurs’
Association
European
Markets
Research Center
Kudos
Trust

6. Key success factors to developing talent for
inclusive agrifood systems in Africa
• Develop innovative food products
• Customize your products to different market segments
• Organize and train farmers and suppliers to deliver
good-quality produce
• Develop trust between suppliers and customers in the
value chains
• Nurture emerging agribusiness talent through
technical and managerial training, business support,
access to credit and appreciation

7. The writing of this case study was financed by the
CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions and Markets
Acknowledgements
Read the complete case study:
Adding Value to Aquaculture Products: Kati Farms (Uganda) Ltd
International Food and Agribusiness Management Review (2014)
Volume 17 Special Issue B, pp.133-137.

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